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Episode 286: Say Yes Until Say No: Action, Leadership & Growth with John Donnelly
Too many high-performers get stuck in overthinking. They let opportunities pass, waiting for the “perfect time.”
John Donnelly knows this firsthand. From leading through the 2008 mortgage crash to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro at 50, John built his career and life on one principle: say yes until you have to say no.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn how saying yes more often can unlock opportunities, deepen your self-awareness, and help you prepare for your own “mountain.”
We’ll cover how John leads with curiosity in a structured industry, why self-awareness is the ultimate ROI, how to gamify big…
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